Dharmabytes from free buddhist audio

Sangharakshita recounts for us in todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte the Rohini incident in which and#8220;The Buddha Prevents a Warand#8221;. The Buddhaand#8217;s lone voice of sanity in this story is a wonderful template for us to work from when considering realistic courses of action in the modern world to promote peace and end warfare. Excerpted from the talk and#8220;Buddhism, World Peace and Nuclear Warand#8221; given in 1984.

In todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte Lokabandhu speaks on the topic of and#8220;Buddhism and Activismand#8221;, describing how becoming an active force for good in the world through direct social engagement is an integral part of Buddhist practice. Part of the longer talk and#8220;Buddhism, Social Engagement, and Non-Violent Direct Actionand#8221; given in the Dharma Parlour at the 2010 Buddhafield Festival.

In todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte Amalaketu talks about Eco Dharma at Colchester Buddhist Centreand#8217;s Sangha Night series on Engaged Buddhism. Entitled and#8220;Introducing Eco Dharmaand#8221;, he maps out the possible Buddhist response to the environmental crisis.

In todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, we present an excellent talk from Young Peoples Facilitator Kara Moses entitled and#8220;Sangha as Alternative Cultureand#8221;. Kara talks about why industrialised Capitalist society presents us with particularly challenging conditions for Buddhist practise, and how the Sangha provides a radical positive alternative.

In todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, we complete our series on Sangharakshita, his life and his friendships with and#8220;Lalitaratna Rejoices in Bhanteand#8221;. This talk is another in a set recorded during a celebration of Sangharakshitaand#8217;s birthday in 2010, featuring the lively and humorous reminiscences of Lalitaratna.

In todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, we listen while and#8220;Akasasuri Rejoices in Bhante,and#8221; expressing her appreciation for the role that Sangharakshita has played in the spiritual life of herself and others. This talk was recorded during a celebration of Sangharakshitaand#8217;s birthday in 2010.

In todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, and#8220;Paramachitta Rejoices in Bhanteand#8221;, Paramachitta reflects on the positive qualities of her honored teacher, Sangharakshita, on the occasion of his birthday in 2010.

In todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, and#8220;Recollections of Going Forthand#8221;, Sangharakshita reflects back on his time in India, early in his spiritual career, when he made the decision to go forth into homelessness, pursue the Buddhist path and follow in the Buddhaand#8217;s footsteps.

Dharmashalin returns in todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte with part two of his overview of the spiritual life of Sangharakshita. In and#8220;Sangharakshita and Triratna,and#8221; we continue the story principally through the development of Triratna from a dream to an international Buddhist community.

In todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, and#8220;Sangharakshita: The Early Years,and#8221; Dharmashalin gives us an overview of Sangharakshitaand#8217;s early life and spiritual path before founding the Triratna Buddhist Community. A great primer for those wanting to know a bit more back-story about our teacher.